North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf break

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 +0530
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North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 2nd Jan)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 8th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
NW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)87712121212111171412121212121515141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)542725232223485957354674995065665985138121151
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
5
S
15
WSW
10
SW
5
NE
5
W
10
SSW
10
N
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
NNE
0
WSW
10
N
10
N
10
N
10
N
10
N
5
N
5
NNE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58AM
0.66
2:16PM
0.47
2:35AM
0.67
2:55PM
0.50
3:09AM
0.67
3:34PM
0.53
3:40AM
0.66
4:11PM
0.54
4:10AM
0.63
4:48PM
0.54
4:38AM
0.60
5:25PM
0.52
5:05AM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
0.10
8:34AM
0.10
8:02PM
0.08
9:06AM
0.07
8:44PM
0.07
9:37AM
0.05
9:22PM
0.08
10:07AM
0.04
9:58PM
0.11
10:37AM
0.04
10:34PM
0.14
11:07AM
0.05
11:09PM
0.18
11:36AM
0.07
Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272527272626262626272525262524242423242425
Feels °C (?)282829303030282929312728302927252725272728
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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